Disability to Ability Podcast

08/31/2021

Our final guest on the podcast is Brett Cassella. I had the pleasure of meeting Brett 7 years back at my first powerlifting meet. I was amazed at how strong of a bench presser he was. I always looked up to him as a lifter. It wasn’t until meeting up with him and hearing his story did I realize how difficult of a road it was for him dealing with a hidden disease all while still trying to compete as a powerlifter. He was diagnosed with Ulcer Colitits. It took over a year of being misdiagnosed and dealing with different levels of sickness al the the way to almost dying. In the process he lost over 100 pounds from being sick at one point to being able fight his way back to being able to bench press over 500 pounds post diagnosis. He is now back to living a normal life while closely monitoring this very unpredictable.

03/07/2021

Our guests on the podcast this week are Sam and Ryan . Sam was born with Cerebral Palsy.They have been friends since high school. They have been making videos together sharing their adventures with Sam’s off-road wheelchair. They now can been seen jumping in the woods or ripping it up at the skatepark. Seeing the incredible bond they have and Sam’s contagious smile, what’s not to love about these guys. The message they are trying to get out there is to be inclusive and that is okay to be friends with people with differences. They are proving to everyone that no matter your condition you can make the most out of your life with a positive mind set. Follow their content on Tik Tok or their Instagram . For more information about the off-road wheelchairs check out the website extrememotus.com. Tune in Wednesday at 5am where ever you get your podcasts to hear their story. Don't forget to like, share and review the podcast.

02/15/2021

This week's episode features Kristen Victoria, who was born with Osteogenesis Imperfecta and Scoliosis. She is a blogger and a world traveler. She is such a positive person who does not let her condition keep her from achieving her dreams of traveling the world!

Check it out on Wednesday at 5AM where you find your podcasts. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast, leave feedback and find us on Instagram!

02/10/2021

This week's episode is LIVE! Check out Clint Zentner's episode for a raw, real account of a man who always finds the best in every situation. Clint is such an inspiration to anyone who has recently been paralyzed or in an accident.

02/08/2021

Check out this week's episode on Wednesday at 5AM!

In 2012, Clint Zentner crashed racing his dirt bike and had another bike land on him, leaving him paralyzed. He has always had a passion for racing motorsports. He didn't let his accident stop him from chasing what he loves. He pursued UTV racing and eventually competed on a professional level. He talks about what it took for him to reach his goal of racing again and the struggles a long the way.

02/05/2021

A friend of mine sent me this video of a leg he built that has a skate on it. Adapt, overcome and conquer.

02/05/2021

Check out this week's guest Shannon Crossland on TikTok. She shared informational and inspirational videos about limb difference!

https://www.tiktok.com//video/6902794429036367106?sender_device=pc&sender_web_id=6866764289942128133&is_from_webapp=v2&is_copy_url=0

Shanny () has created a short video on TikTok with music Follow Kologuy. | It gets better ❤️ | 24 years old: Disability advocate Self love Confidence Acceptance Showing my difference Posting to thousands | 17 years old: Hiding my hands Ashamed o...

02/03/2021

This week's episode is LIVE! Check it out where you find your podcasts.

Shannnon Crossland was born with Ectrodactyly. She was born with just one finger on each hand and two toes on each foot. As a child she under went multiple toe to hand transplant operations. She now is an advocate for embracing differences in people with all abilities and having self love.

02/01/2021

Episode #19 coming to you on Wednesday! We chatted with blogger and self love advocate, Shannon Crossland. She is an ambassador for I Am Possible Foundation, an organization for individuals with limb difference that fight for a world where ability is not defined by physical appearance.

Shannon didn't always accept her limb difference. She has used personal development to help her learn about body positivity. She's an inspiration! Check it out where you find your podcasts on Wednesday at 5AM.

01/29/2021

Have you listened to this week's episode of Disability to Ability podcast? We talk with the ever inspiring, Carley Meuchel! Check out her book on Amazon at the link below. You can also contact her via Facebook or her website. Find those links below!

https://carleymeuchel.com

https://www.amazon.com/Wheel-Truth-Survive-Learn-Thrive/dp/1792326009/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=the+wheel+truth+Carley+meuchel&qid=1611507190&sr=8-1

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01/26/2021

Episode #18 with Carley Meuchel releases tomorrow on all podcast streaming apps. Though she was born with Cerebral Palsy, she has never let her disability stop her from achieving her goals. Carley is a motivation and inspirational speaker AND a published author. Her book, "The Wheel Truth: Don’t Just Survive - Learn to Thrive" is available on Amazon. On the episode, we talked about how she got started in the motivational speaking. She is an inspiration to ALL! Check it out.

01/25/2021

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01/24/2021

Our guest on the podcast this week is Carley Meuchel She was born with Cerebral Palsy. She only weighed 2 pounds and 4 ounces at birth. By the time she was in 3rd grade, she only weighed 30 pounds. Even though she was small, she would later go onto achieve big goals. She went to college for an early childhood education degree. She worked in the education field until 2019 when the school she worked at closed. It gave her a second thought on her career choice. She decided she wanted to do something else. After talking to a few people she thought she would give public speaking a try. At first she was unsure but soon after, she realized she was born to be a motivational speaker.

01/16/2021

Here are some of Ben Huntzinger's happy customers! He has been able to provide the opportunity to gain freedom for countless individuals at a reasonable price. Contact him for more information!

If you haven't already heard Ben's episode, find it where you get your podcasts! Search Disability to Ability podcast and you'll find it!

01/13/2021

This week's episode is LIVE! Check out Ben Huntzinger’s story of using a traumatic accident to build a business to help others like him! Ben has created wheelchairs that allow individuals to participate in activities on and off road. His goal is to be able to supply everyone with an affordable off-road wheelchair.

01/12/2021

"It had a hold of her face and shook her," a friend said. "The lady pulled on the leash, the dog released her and she just dropped like a rag doll."

01/11/2021

Patrick Mayer invented Wheelblades so he could continue skiing after he was paralyzed in an accident. WheelBlades are ski attachments that allow wheelchair r...

01/10/2021

Ben Huntzinger was involved in a wreck on April 25, 2009, that left him paralyzed from the chest down. While he was in physical therapy, he started to realize the wheel chair industry was missing an affordable off-road wheelchair. He wanted to be able to return to enjoying the outdoors without limitations of his wheelchair. He decided to modify his chair to make that possible. What started as a way for him to get back to doing what he loves, turned to something much bigger. It has now become his life passion to build affordable off-road wheelchairs. That is when Spartan Wheel Chariots was born. Listening to his story of where he started and how far he has come with this journey was so inspiring. Check it out on Wednesday, January 13th where you find your podcasts!

For more information about the chairs he builds visit his website at www.spartanwheelchariots.com

01/08/2021

Episode #15 is officially live today. I made an uploading mistake and didn't catch it until today. So if you were looking for it and couldn't find it that is why. I apologize for the mistake.

01/08/2021

Episode #15 of the Disability to Ability podcast with Kimberly Borg is live. She started the service dog training company, Furever Pawsitive Change. She has PTSD and Anxiety driven Tourettes. Along her journey of her own she discovered a way she could help those in need, just like her self. We feel service dogs are something that are not talked about enough and what better way to learn than to have a trainer on the show. Download the episode wherever you get your podcasts.

01/04/2021

Pretty cool wheels! I wonder what the durability would be like.

01/04/2021

I'm sure like most people when a service dog walks past me a bunch of questions always come to mind. This week we got the opportunity to sit down with a service dog trainer and ask those questions. Kimberly Borg has ptsd and anxiety driven Tourettes. She became a service dog handler in 2012 and she was paired with her dog Lady. Kimberly worked with a trainer to train lady and in the process she discovered that she had a passion for working with dogs. She later went on to apprentice under the trainer to become a dog trainer herself. She started the dog training company Furever Pawsitive Change 4 years ago to follow her passion and to help people just like herself. Kimberly breaks everything down for us about service dogs and we discuss some controversial topics in the service dog community. Episode #15 of the podcast releases Wednesday at 5am Est on all podcast streaming platforms. For more information about her company and the services she offers you can contact her Instagram page, email at [email protected] or visit her website https://fureverpawsitivech.wixsite.com/fureverpawsitivechan.
Furever Pawsitive Change.

Passionate. Patient. Persistent. Pet-lover. These are just a few of the characteristics that describe me. I know each animal is different, and I’ll work with yours to give them the specific guidance they need. Whether you’re thinking about getting an animal, have a new pet, or already own a pet ...

01/03/2021

We had questions and she had the answers on episode #15 of the podcast. Tune in Wednesday to hear what made Kimberly Borg start the service dog training company, Furever Pawsitive Change. She has PTSD and Anxiety driven Tourettes. Along her journey of her own she discovered a way she could help those in need, just like her self. We feel service dogs are something that are not talked about enough and what better way to learn than to have a trainer on the show. Download the show wherever you get your podcasts.

01/01/2021

We hope the year of 2021 will be full of growth and new experiences. We are so excited to see where this podcast will go in the year of 2021.

Happy New Year! Thank you for your following and support. 🎉

01/01/2021

The ugly truthings are not going to come easy for you. Especially if you are dealing with having a disability. But that does not mean you can use it as a crutch or an excuse. It shouldn't stop you from reaching for success.

It may require some thinking outside of the box. It may take extra hard work or grit to make it happen.

But how bad do you want it? If your "why" is strong, your push to do it will be strong, too!

Adapt. Overcome. CONQUER.

12/30/2020

Amy Brancifort's episode is LIVE today! Her story of weight loss and transformation is inspiring for ALL, regardless of your ability. Check it out where you find your podcasts by searching "Disability to Ability Podcast". Don't forget to subscribe and review the podcast! It helps others find us.